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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.95, 1,804.43 and 1,058.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.95, 1,804.43 and 1,058.95 is: 1,588.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.95 : 1,804.43 = 1,058.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.95/1,804.43 = 1,058.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.95x = 1,804.43 × 1,058.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.95x = 1,910,795.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,910,795.85/1,202.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.43

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